Dunkirk Middle and High School dedicated its new flagpole Friday. The school replaced its flagpole during recent building renovations, and the ceremony was held just outside the newly constructed main entrance. The school’s Junior ROTC…
Airport terminal remodeling set for winter
While Chautauqua County airport leaders are still waiting to hear if the Jamestown airport will get a subsidy to bring…
Portland purchases new highway truck
PORTLAND — The Town of Portland Highway Department received a significant contribution from the Town Board at a recent meeting…
New BESS is proposed for Pomfret
Another Battery Energy Storage System developer has an eye on the area. RWE Clean Energy is interested in erecting a…
Sales include former Fredonia repair shop
A former used car dealership building in the southern end of the county has been sold and transformed into a…
Mother, domestic violence advocate: ‘Nobody could help’
A local mother and survivor of domestic violence is pushing for help on both the local and state levels, following…
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Milestones, achievements recognized at Chamber dinner
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet to a full…
Manufacturing Month underway in region
Fredonia offers new courses this year
Mayor Kim Ecklund has said the 2027 city budget wouldn’t be pretty. The proposal released Thursday…
Jamestown budget proposal includes 7.39% tax increase
Local Sports
Not dead yet
SILVER CREEK — A week after Randolph put up over 300 yards rushing in…
Allen racks up 331 yards, Bills outlast Rams 37-34 in overtime
TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE Boys High School Soccer Salamanca at Dunkirk, 5 p.m. Silver Creek/Forestville at Holland, 5:30…
High school schedule
Undefeated Wilson edges Golden Cougars 1-0
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Strong showing for Fredonia Fire Department open house
Members of the Fredonia Fire Department and law enforcement pose for a photo Saturday…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: ‘No’ votes prove lack of understanding
Last week’s narrow decision to increase water rates once again shows the lack of understanding by Dunkirk Common Council regarding the poor fiscal shape the city is in. By a 3-2 vote, members did approve the hike though it should have been unanimous. Those who opposed the increase — Natalie Luczkowiak and Michael Civiletto…
County GOP proving spending addiction
Adjusting county tax auction process
Crisp weather, colors dazzle in season
Obituaries
Judith A. Frazier
Robert E. Gabel
James M. Schnarrs Sr
Memorial
Commentary
It’s all downhill from here
When I sit down at the end of the day and look out upon Chautauqua Lake, it reminds me of the colloquialism that “it is all downhill from here.” That is, the water that I am looking at is flowing south toward the Allegheny River, then the Ohio and finally down the Mississippi to…
Lots to ponder in troubling times
Big, Beautiful Brainchild transcends borders
Budget proposal threatens stability
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